Join the Fontana Hike Club!
All hikes meet in the Village General Store at 10:00 am every Saturday morning. Boat shuttles are free for FHC members and $10 for non-members.Membership is free until April 26, 2008. Those who participate in hikes can gather rewards. 5 hikes equal Fontana Hiking Club sticker. 10 hikes equal Fontana Hiking Club patch. 15 hikes equal Fontana hiking Club shirt. 20 hikes equal free night at Fontana Village. Those who are members of Fontana Hiking Club and are staying overnight receive a free lunch to take on the hikes. Give us a call... 800.849.2258 or email us for more info!

This Week....
Saturday
10:00am Fontana Hiking Club • Twenty Mile Trail
A moderate morning hike in the Twenty Mile Ranger district with beautiful waters and dense forest in the southwest quadrant of the National Park.
10:00 AM • Hazel and Eagle Creek Tour

Monday and Thursday
2pm • Scenic Lake Tour to Fontana Dam. Lasts about 1 hour. Cost is $15 for adults, $7.50 ages 11 & under; under age 4 free. Minimum 4 people. Meet at Marina.


Wednesday
10:00 AM • Hazel and Eagle Creek Tour
Join author and historian Jerry for a pontoon ride and hike on Hazel and Eagle Creek across Fontana Lake. This tour gives perspective on what took place in the mountains before the establishment of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Bring a lunch and appropriate hiking gear. The hike is an easy 1.5 miles. The trip lasts about 4 hours. Reservations recommended by calling marina at 2129. Meet at the Marina. FEE: $15 for adult and $7.50 for children 12 and under

 

 



Get wet & have fun on the Nantahala River. Wildwater Rafting will pick you up at the Outfitter parking lot and take you to the Nantahala for a guided raft trip that is sure to be a highlight of your vacation. Cost is $45 per person.
Make advance reservations with Wildwater Rafting at
800-762-2463.


2008 Cheoah River

Release Schedule

March 15, 16, and 17
April 5, 6, 7, 19 and 20
May 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18
August 17
October 4
November 1



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eed your Fall in the Forest fix? Spend five minutes at this link crossing Fontana Lake and see why Hazel Creek is one of the Smokies most beautiful gems. Miles of undisturbed creekside trails, meandering into the heart of the Great Smoky MountainsNational Park. The trailhead is accessible by foot using the Lakeshore Trail or by boat. Back country shuttle services for access and pick-up are available at the Fontana Village Marina. Hazel Creek Outfitter in the village center is stocked with hiking supplies, clothing, food and more.